Mexborough and Swinton Times September 23, 1927

The Bolton Thursday team, who, after being defeated last year in the final match of the silk Thursday League competition by Wombwell, this year won the championship easily.

They are a fine record: played 18, won 15, drawn three, points 33; and have not lost a match “away” during the two season they have played in the competition.

The players are:

Standing: L Cutts, W Crosby, J Stockley, E Jenkinson, F.S.Jackson, V Sagar

Seated: Dick Probert, T Burkinshaw, G Probert, C Helliwell (captain), S Urwin, H Jenkinson.